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Ongoing research projects

Sl. No. Title of the scheme Name of the funding agency Name of the PIs / Coordinators Budget Outlay (in lakhs)
1. Deciphering the epigenetically regulated iron dependent immune pathways during thermal stress by multi-omics approach Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi PI: Dr.K. Rajamanickam, Assistant Professor, VPB, VCRI, Salem
CO-PIs: Dr.P.Visha, Professor and Head, VPB, VCRI, Salem
Dr. P. Vijayakumar, Assistant Professor and Head, Dept. of AGB, VCRI, Salem 		178.53
2. Development of latex agglutination test kit using recombinant protein for the detection of Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae antibodies in small ruminants Chief Minister’s Research Grant 2025-26, Government of Tamil Nadu PI: Dr. S. Udhayavel
Co-PI: Dr. K. Brindha		 20.47
3. Empowering Farmers: A Mobile App for conjunctival and dung based self-assessment for early detection of Ruminant health issues Chief Minister’s Research Grant 2025-26, Government of Tamil Nadu PI: Dr.P.A.Enbavelan
Co PI: Dr. M.Venkatesan		 23.62
4. Enhancing Tribal Livelihoods in Kalvarayan Hills through Scientific Pig Farming Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu Co-Ordinator: Dr. P. Vijayakumar, Assistant Professor and Head, Dept. of AGB, VCRI, Salem – 636112
Co-Coordinator: Dr. A. Elango, Ph.D., Dean, VCRI, Salem – 636112
Dr. A. Rajadurai, Assistant Professor, LFC, VCRI,Salem – 636112 		80.55
5. Promoting sustainable goat husbandry for livelihood enhancement among tribal populations in the Kalvarayan Hills Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Govt. of Tamil Nadu Co-Ordinator: Dr. A. Sakthivel Selvan, Assistant Professor, Dept. of AGB, VCRI, Salem – 636112
Co-Coordinator: Dr. A. Elango, Ph.D., Dean, VCRI, Salem – 636112
Dr.R. Suresh, Assistant Professor, LFC, VCRI, Namakkal		 80.55
6. Enhancing the Livelihood of Tribal Farmers through Sustainable Poultry and Livestock Farming in Kalrayan Hills, Kallakurichi District Tamil Nadu Government - Special Area Development Programme (SADP) - Udhagamandalam Co-Ordinator: Dr. P. Senthilkumar, Assistant Professor LFC, VCRI, Salem – 636112
Co-Coordinator: Dr. A. Elango, Ph.D., Dean, VCRI, Salem – 636112
Dr. S. Gunasekaran, Associate Professor and Head, LFC, VCRI, Salem – 636112		 81.35
7. Improving Scientific Pig Rearing Among Tribal Women for Economic Empowerment in Kalvarayan Hills, Kallakurichi District Tamil Nadu Government - Special Area Development Programme (SADP) - Udhagamandalam Co-Ordinator: Dr. K. Senthilkumar, Associate Professor and Head, VAE, VCRI, Salem – 636112
Co-Coordinator: Dr. A. Elango, Ph.D., Dean, VCRI, Salem – 636112
Dr. A. Rajadurai, Assistant Professor, LFC, VCRI, Salem – 636112		 55.30
8. Clinical validation of homeopathic oral sprays in parasitic and microbial diseases of cattle and dogs Dr. Patels Homeopathic Medicines Limited, Gujarat Dr. R. Edith, Associate Professor and Head, VPA, VCRI Salem 17.76
9. Development and field evaluation of a low-cost Point-of-Care urine Dithionite test kit for rapid early detection of Paraquat Poisoning in Dairy Cattle TANUVAS – Students Entrepreneurs – Industrialists conclave Students: G. Pooja, BVS22047
Mentor: Dr. C. Vijayakumar, Assistant Professor, VPT,VCRI, Salem		 0.50
10. Development and standardization of paper based point of care rapid diagnostic kit for exotoxins detection in foods of animal origin TANUVAS – Students Entrepreneurs – Industrialists conclave Students: P.Kaniska, BVS21013
S.R.Susmitha, BVS22069
P.Subhaharini, BVS22068
Mentor: Dr. M.Asokkumar, Associate Professor, VPH,VCRI, Salem		 0.60
11. Portable Loading and Unloading Device with Rolling Platform for Downer Cow TANUVAS – Students Entrepreneurs – Industrialists conclave Students: S.Dhanush, BVS22017
S.B.Navin, BVS22044
A.Vishwajawahar, BVS22080
Mentor: Dr.M.Venkatesan Assistant Professor, VCC, VCRI, Salem		 0.85
12. Herbal Neck Collar for the Management of Ectoparasites in Sheep and Goat TANUVAS – Students Entrepreneurs – Industrialists conclave Students: A.Abinayasri, BVS22002
S.Anuvaishnavi, BVS22008
P.Archana, BVS22010
Mentor: Dr.M.Venkatesan Assistant Professor, VCC, VCRI, Salem		 0.75
13. Field adaptable Field's Stain methodology for rapid screening of endometrial inflammation via uterine discharge cytology in dairy cows TANUVAS – Students Entrepreneurs – Industrialists conclave Students: Mugil Vendhan (2021-22 batch)
Mentor: Dr. A. Thangamani Assistant Professor, VGO, VCRI, Salem		 0.07
14. Afla check – Doorstep Aflatoxin detection kit – Student project TANUVAS – Students Entrepreneurs – Industrialists conclave Students: P.Deepan (BVS 23012)
P.Jayanathan (BVS 23022)
A.Vijayarajan (BVS 23079)
Mentor: Dr. R.Murugeswari, Associate Professor, ANN,VCRI, Salem		 0.50

Completed Research projects

Sl. No. Title of the scheme Name of the funding agency Name of the PIs / Coordinators Budget Outlay (in lakhs)
1. Exploring the immuno-thermal tolerant potential of taurine and indicine cattle breeds by in-vitro thermal cum endotoxin induced stress challenge Department of Science and Technology - Science and Engineering Research Board (DST-SERB) Dr.K. Rajamanickam,Assistant Professor, VPB, VCRI, Salem 27.78
2. Development of Lateral flow Immunoassay strip for the rapid detection bio-film forming Staphylococcus aureus in bovine mastitis Department of Science and Technology - Women Scientist Scheme-B (DST-WOS-B) Dr.R.Lakshmi, Assistant Professor, VPB, VCRI, Salem 19.89
3. Comparative evaluation of mulberry silk worm (bambyx mori) and non mulberry silk worm – Eri(Cynthia ricini) pupae meals as an alternate protein source in the diet of broiler chicken Department of Sericulture, Government of Tamil Nadu Dr. P.C. Sakthivel, Assistant Professor, ANN, VCRI, Salem 6.40
4. Clinical validation of herbal formulation in augmenting fertility in post-partum anestrus cows National Innovation Foundation, India, Gujarat Dr. R. Rajkumar, Assistant Professor, VCC, VCRI, Salem
CO-PIs: Dr.P.Visha,Professor and Head, VPB, VCRI, Salem
Dr. A. Reshma, Assistant Professor, VGO, VCRI, Salem		 11.00

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